Obesity and sexual health trends among a large, national sample of men who have sex with men on Grindr in the USA.

Background A growing number of men who have sex with men (MSM) utilise Grindr for seeking relationships and immediate/casual sexual encounters. Grindr and other mobile applications can be a valuable source of information on sociological predictors of health. One topic that is under reported is the use of Grindr by MSM with obesity.

Needs of transgender children and adolescents presenting to an urban gender health program.

Background: Youth who identify as transgender and gender diverse (TGD) are increasingly presenting to pediatric providers. Gender-affirming surgery is often delayed until after a patient reaches the age of majority; however, patients may desire surgery at a younger age.

Objective: We explore the specific clinical needs of this vulnerable population, including surgical requests.